strong suit
noun
1
: something in which one excels : forte
… details of legislation have never been my strong suit …—
Tip O'Neill
Tip O'Neill2
: a long suit containing high cards
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languages are definitely the diplomat's strong suit
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And that’s never been his strong suit.
—Elizabeth Lopatto, The Verge, 29 Apr. 2026
Bennett finds his relationship with law enforcement a strong suit.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
But that’s never been Melania’s strong suit.
—Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 28 Apr. 2026
One of my strong suits is guarding the ball and guarding multiple positions.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026
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Elizabeth Lopatto, The Verge, 29 Apr. 2026
Bennett finds his relationship with law enforcement a strong suit.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
But that’s never been Melania’s strong suit.
—Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 28 Apr. 2026
One of my strong suits is guarding the ball and guarding multiple positions.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for strong suit
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“Strong suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strong%20suit. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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